Wageningen University

About Wageningen University

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Wageningen University and Research Centre offers international study programmes in food production, living environment, life sciences, health, and lifestyle.

The university was founded in 1876.

In its fields of expertise, Wageningen University is one of top research universities in the world.

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Wageningen University has existed in one form or another since 1876. Starting as an Agricultural College, it has developed throughout the years to become a leading university and research centre in its domain.

Focusing on food and food production, the living environment, and health and lifestyle, Wageningen UR aims to use nature to make life better. Over 10,000 students and 6,500 teachers and staff from over 100 countries work in cooperation all over the world to achieve this goal. Wageningen’s union with research institutions makes it stronger and leads to technological breakthroughs capable to change the world.

The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in the fields of natural and social sciences. Their quality is proven by the outstanding positions they achieve in international rankings and indexes.

Dutch universities of applied sciences (UAS) offer higher professional education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Their study programmes are practically-oriented and designed to prepare students for a career in certain area.

Research Universities in the Netherlands offer academic Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD education that provides students with comprehensive knowledge in chosen fields of study. Possibilities of professional career for graduates of such universities are usually complemented with the perspectives in the field of scientific research.

Dutch university colleges are usually established by research universities and offer high-quality interdisciplinary undergraduate education in a small-scale format. College graduates can continue their studies at Master’s programmes of research universities.